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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-11-23
Glucose.
The Commercial Reporter

During the past few years the consump-
ton of glucose has been of such magni-
tude that it may well be called one of our
important mercantile allies.
The public are not generally aware of
what glucose is composed of, what 1t Is
etc, consequently, during the week past,
one of our reporters has CLEANED all in.
formation possible in reference to the ar
ticle which is yet destined to be one of
Americas leading productions.
Calling on the only dealers in New Eng.
land, Mcssrs. Alexander Bros. 4 Co, of
Chatham street, who have been for many
years engaged in the sale of glucose, rep.
resenting the leading manufacturers, they
were only too happy to give the scribe all
Information in their power.
"Do we handle glucose" said Mr.
rhas. Alexander, 81 guess we do and
have for the last fifteen years, but what d
difference there is in the trade now
When we first commenced handling the
demand did not exceed four or five bar.
r1els per month"; and now what is it? why
mmense No one can form the slightest
idea of IL. We are sole agents for New
England for the Duryea's grape sugar
and glucose known as the Glen Cove
Manufacturing Company of New York
the American Glucose Company of Bufa
10, n. Y. the Geneva Grape Sugar Co. OF
Geneva, Ill. and the X. and w. Import
ers of Germany. We sell to confection
ers, bakers, syrup makers, preservers ant
molasses mixers cotton mills, chemists
morocco leather manufacturers and brew
ers; we also ship largely to Canada ant
the Provinces, and why should there moi
be large demand for 1t? Is glucose moi
the sweetening matter in the corn, just
the same as sugar is to the cane2 The
best quality Of glucose is clear white and
pleasant, and used largely by families in
griddle cakes, etc, there is no impurity
to be found and 1t Is perfectly nutrition.
ard wholesome, to which the best chem
lists in the country will testify" Glucose
and grape sugar are the same production
other than the glucose is higher grade
of goods than the sugar, which is hard
substance and not as good
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-11-23

Now that winter and the damp weather
is approaching, 1t is time to look at the
hen houses. See that the roofs are per-
fectly water proof, and that the rain can
not drive in through the sides. The nests
should be in sheltered part of the house
so the hens can get at them without GO
ing out in the wet. The roosts should be
protected from any draft, as at this time
of the year they are most liable to colds
and roup. Young chicks should not be
allowed to rest on the floor at night, but
should be provided with roostlng boards,
raised at least foot from the floor. The
house should have either board floor, or
the earth should be very hard and dry,
and In either case it should be raised
about foot higher than the ground out
side, around the building. The place
should be well ventilated, but In such
manner as to prevent the fowls from be-
ing In any draft.
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POETRY.
Childhood's Days.

'h''--N
From tho meadow in the twilight,
Slowly now the cows come home,
Following paths so often troddcu,
That they show no wish to roam.
Bringing with them breath Of clover
From the meadows far away;
Chewing cuds of sweet contcntinent
As they go their homeward way.
Little barefoot hoy behind them,
Little boy with head oftow-
Switching now the heads OF eloyeft
Now the cows to make them 20.
Life seems bright to bareloot.urchins,
Full Of happiness and JOYS,
Care and troubles de- MOI reach them,
Time flies fast for barefoot boys.
In the day. long since departed.
was, too, a barefoot boy.
Lie was full OF pleasant moments,
Every day seemed mad for Joy.
Oh, the peaceful days Of childhood,
When with courage ALI our own,
Nothing seems too hard to conquer,
Life Seems made for rs alone.
As in busy scenes mingle,
Care and sorrow pressing sore,
Memory turns to days Of childhood,
To those happy days OF yore,
And the wish comes of nnbidden,
Following me wherc'er roam,
Would were still a barefoot urchin,
Following now the cattle home
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PROBATE NOTICES.
To all persons interested In either of the
Estate herelna fer named.


Estate herelnafter named.
Alta COURT OF PROBATE held at skov.
"A hogan, within and for the County of Sorer.
set, on the Cd TUESDAY OF Nov. In the year q
our Lord one thousand, eight hundred and eight
seven the following business having been present.
ed for action there upon hereinafter Indicated sis
hereby Ordered: That public notice thereof be
given to all persons interested, that they may
appear at a Probate Court to be holden at said
Skow hegan, at the Probate Office on the second
Tuesday of Dc. next at nine of the clock
In the forenoon. and be heard thereon and oh.
ject II they see cause.
JOHN vOSMUS, late OF skowhegan deceased
will presented for probate by Charles G. Vas
mus, and Chandler futile. the Executors
named therein.
DECATUR KIDDER, late of skowheo,r
deceased. VIII presented for probate by Mary
z Kdder, the Executrix named therein.
JAMES II. ELLIS. late of Smithfeld de.
ceased VIII presented for probate by Will
lam II. Ellis, the Executor named therein,
BARTLETT BOYNTON, late of New Port
land decreased. Will presented Tor probate nv
susaunah Boynton the Execu,rix named
therein.
GEORGE R. DEARBoRN, late Of Scion de
ceased Will presented for probate by Mary
d. f. Dearborn the Executrix named therein
MARY ]. BLACKWELL late of Madison de.
ceased Petition for the appointment of War.
rem RUSSELL as Administrator presented,
ABNER CoBURN, late of Skowhegan de
ceased Second Account of James B Dascom h
Russell b. Shepherd. George N. Page and Lev
W. Weston, Executors, presented.t
SARAH p. KENNISON. late of Norrdgewock
deceased Final Account of John X. Learned,
Administrator presented.
ANDREW KENNISON, late Of Norridee.
wock deceased: Final Account of Alpha NJ.
kennison, Administrator present d.
HANNAH HOLWAY, late of Fairfield de.
ceased. Final Account of Newell HoXie Adj.
minstrator presented.
SARAH BRYANT, late of Arson deceased
Final Account of John Metcalf, Qua! dian Of
minor heir re,ented.
PARKER j. PAINE, late of Arson deceased
Account Of George K. Paine Administrator
presented.
ELBRIDGE G. SAVAGE, late of Solou de.
ceased. Petition for License to sell and con.
vey real estate presented by Emily p Savage,
Administrix.
EUNICE W. Carvill late of New Portland
deceased. Petition for License, to sell and con.
yey real estate, presented by 5. c. Hanson,
Administrators.
JOHN ID. BAKER late of Moscow deceased.
Petition for License to sell and convey rea-
estate, presented by Josiah ii. Goodrich, Adj.
ininistrator.
MILES sTANDIsH, late of Flagstaff de.
ceased. Petition for License, to sell and con
vey real estate, presented BY Alfred Taylor,
Administrator.
JOSEPH ELLIOT. late of New Portland de
ceased Petition of Olive Elliot, for Elbridge
True Administrator, to Inyey real estate. ac-
cordngly to contract made by Joseph Elliot in
his lifetime, presented.
TURNER BUSWELL, Judge.
Attest: 5. II. GOODWIN. Register
Post Office address, Judge, Scion; Register
Skowhegan. 3w4! g,
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The Cheerful Farm Kitchen.

A spacious farm-kitchen, when there s
clean and loving mother presiding over
it, is about as pleasant as any spot on
earth. The great stove with its cheerily
singing kettle, the smooth pain ted floor,
the braided rug for mothers feet, the
dear little squeaking rocking chair in
which she knits and scws, the gerannms
and petunias and other easy-growing
plants in the window, the big long table
plenty of room for everybody and
some to spare-on which are served such
meals as only 'mother' can prepare. All !
we are sorry for the poor child that does
not get life-start in such room! 1t is
to this big, pleasant-atmosphered
kitchen that the children can look for
and pleasure in the growing No
vember weather. There Is school to be
sure, but night sets in almost as soon as
school closes, and In the hours between
four O'Clock and bedtime something must
be done for the child whose natural,
healthful cry is for something to do
american AgricuituiSt for November.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-11-23

Hon |. c. Libby, of Burnham, writes
the Maine Farmer Maine and the Prov
nces have foolishly forwarded in the last
two weeks over 600 head of what might
be called store cattle, consisting of steers,
heifers, cows and small oxen, for which
somebody will receive very little cash, as
this department of cattle market is en-
tirely overdone. We think to break
down weak market with our valuable
live stock, which will all be wanted be-
fore mid winter at home 1t shows poor
judgment on the part of the farmer who
thus tempts the drover with such low
prices, and the drover who allows himself
to be decoyed into such trap as we find
ourselves this week, may be considered
very foolish indeed. Fully 300 cattle
were kept over from last week, with an
other dose forwarded this week. This
makes us all laughing stocks. Misery
hardly ever comes sngle-handed. To add
to the discontinue of our fraternity who
see money must be lost, we had to-day
fierce northeast rain storm, with seas of
mud in which to take our bitter medicine.
Sunshine and shadows closely blend in
the lives of cattle dealers.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-11-23

Hon. +. f. Webb takes just pride in his
farm in Wateryille, which he Is improv
ing quite extensively. lie has lately
ploughed and cleared or stones field of
ten acres, and has six acres set out with
young apple trees all in a thrifty condi-
ton. From the observatory of his barn
one can look over five counties pros
pect that cannot be surpassed by any 10
Cality in that vicinity
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-11-23

At a meeting of the delegates of the
Oxford County and West Oxford Agri-
cultural Societies, held at Harrison, Nov.
9Th, Asa o. Pike, Esq, was unanimously
elected member of the Board of Agricui-
ture for the next term of two years.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-11-23
FARM, GARDEN AND
HOC SEUOLD.

For this department, CORES pondcnce is solicited
brief suggestion, facts, experiences, accounts Of
crops, stock, etc. Address SOMERSET REPORTER,
Skowhegan, Me.
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ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

Are you disturbed at night and broken ofyour
rest by sick child suffering and crying with
pain Of cutting teeth If so, send at once and
get a bottle of Mrs. MISSIONS SOOTHING
SYRUP FOR CHILDREN TEETHING. Its value is
incalculable. 1t will relieve the poor little suffer
Immediately. Depend upon it, mothers, there
is no mistake about it. 1t cures dissentery and
darrhoea, regulates the stomach and bowels,
cures wind collie, softens the gums, reduces in
hammation, and gives tone and energy to the
whole system. Mrs. WINsLoow's SOOTHING
SYRUP FOR CHILpRENs TEETH is pleasant to the
taste and is the prescription of one of the oldest
and best female nurses and physicians in the
United States, and is for sale by all druggists
throughout the world. Price 25c. bottle. 34]
The forming of pool by thel peppermint
growers indicates that stomach ache will be
something Of Injury next year.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-11-23
Comm DESIGNERS, Notice.

The undersigned Commissioners appointed
by the Judge of Probate Tor Somerset County
To receive and examine the claims OF the cred
itors against the estate of Elbridge q. Savage
late of solon. deceased represented insolvenf,
Tuesday OF October, 1887, are allowed for said
creditors to present and prove their claims, and
that they will he In session for the purpose OF
receiving said claims and proof, at Turner
Buswelfs Office in Scion Village, at 10 O'Clock
In the forenoon Of each day, on Saturday the
Fourteenth day OF January and ON satur-
the the Twenty fourth day of March next.
JOHN l.. PIERCE,
Owls
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TBS J. A.COlDT.
Notice of Foreclosure.

Whereas James s. Meservey by his NOR gage
deed, dated the twenty sixth day OF October
1885, and recorded in the Somerset Registry of
undersigned, the following described real es
tate, situated in the north part oil the town of
solon IN Somerset County, and being parts of
lots numbered fourteen and fifteen, bounded
as ows:-beginDing at the southwest corner
OF lot number fourteen, thence north on the
west line of said lot to Bingham south line
thence east on Bingham south line to the
northeast corner of lot number fifteen, thence
south on the east line Of said lot to the town
road leading by Chandler Knights and Jeremy
Lakes, thence southwesterly on said line Of
SAID road to the bounds first named, containing
one hundred and forty acres, more or less.
And whereas the condition Of said mortgage
has been broken. now therefore, by reason OF
he breach OF the condition thereof, | claim a
foreclosure OF said mortgage and give this
notice for that purpose.
solon. Me-, Nov. .. 1887.
w45. EDWIN j. MCQUILKEN
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THE GRANGE.

SOMERSET POMONA GRANGE. Geo. I. Tibbotts,
Of Victor grange, Master; s. L. Emerson, Of
Skowhcgan grange, Secretary. Regular meet
ings with the different subordinate oranges the
second Tuesday in Jan, Feb, March. June,
Sept, Oct, Nov, and Dec
SkowHrGAN GRANGE.-Anscl HolwaV. Master
Mrs. +. H. Crowell Secretary. Regular meet
ings at G, A. X. hall Wednesday evening on or
before the full moon, and two weeks thereafter
in the afternoon.
This column is devoted to the grange inter
ests of Somerset County. Brief articles from
all the subordinate oranges, for the good Of the
Order and of interest are solicited. All commu-
nications will be sent to S. f. EMEnSo~, SKoN-
HOGAN who is selected to edit the column.
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M essenger7s Notice.
STATE OF MAINE.

Aevs Blood Blood T Rsm.d !, the as. Ss'y
teed. 1t is positive cure for Ulcers, Erup.
tions or Syphilitic Poisoning. Itpuriies the
whole systsm, and banishes all Rheumatic
and Neuralgia pains. We guarantee 1t.
Il. 7. Pattsn. Druggist.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-11-23
For Sale!

Second hand coal stove, large enough for
store.
Pr. coach or work horses yrs. old, weight
1900 lhs
Pr. heavy draught horses, good for woods,
weight 400 lbs.
Pr. extra good work horses, weight 2400
Bay Mare years Old, In foal TO full bred
Percheron, good driver and worker. stylish
Five year old horse, sound, kind and safe
for women or children, stands without hitch
ing.
wolf robes, used few times
y. W. GOULD
The above property will be shown and sold
by w. W. HAYDEN. sk0whegan. ma.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-11-23

Much has been written and said about how to
make home happy The morast and the preacher
have hackncyed this theme until it would seem
moi hing more remained to be said But the philos-
ophcrs have gone far out OF their to account tor
the prevalence of illassorted couples and unhappy
homes and have over looked the chief cause.
Most of the unhappness of married lie can be
traced directly those functional dcrang to
which women subject. In nine cases out Of ten
the irritable, dissatisfied and unhappy wife is suf.
lcrcr from "fcmalc complaint" trial of
DR.. Pcrce's Favorite Prescription will produce
more domestic happiness than million sermons or
philosophical treatises. 1t all those peculiar
weaknesses and ailments incident to women. 1t
is the only medicine sold by druggists, under a
positive guarantee from the manufacturers, that it
will give satisfaction in every case, money will
be refunded. See guarantee printed on wrapper en-
closing bottle.
The caterpillar is beautiful type of frugalty,
because he never has the slightest trouble in
L; l..
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-11-23

On \ and reliable Medicines are thehast
WV to depend upon. Ackers Blood Ell
ixir has been prescribed for years for all i'm
purites ofthe Blood. Inevery form of Scrof-
ulous, Syphiltic or Mercurial diseases, it is
invaluable. For rheumatism, has no equal.
II. T. Patten, Druggist.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-11-23
Happy Homes.

When you pay for ton of COAL and only get
1900 pounds, the law allows you to shute the
coal, though you dare not shoot the dealer.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-05-20
Excursion to Mount Shasta.

This evening an excursion tram of Pull
man palace coaches leaves San Francisco
for Strawberry Valley and Mount Shasta,
and Saeramentans intending to join it will
start in special for Davisville at 8 P. N.
The indications are that there will be 8
carload or more of them, as it is known
that the fishing on the upper Sacramento
and other streams in the vicinity is ex
cellent at the present time, and, as the
train will not go beyond Sissons, there will
be plenty of opportunity for that kind of
enjoyment, Returning, the train will
leave Sissons at noon Sunday, making
stops to enable its passengers 10 enjoy the
magnificent scenery at various points. and
arriving here before business hours Mon
day morning. Dining-cars. of sufficient
capacity TO furnish the entire party with
meals, will be attached to the train, and
the prices will be very reasonable. Tickets
for the round trip, including sleeping car
berth for three nights, will be only $13.
As there will only be six coaches taken it
will be well for those intending to go to
secure their passage early.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-05-20
4 Farewell Surprise PARTY.

A large number of young people, friends
of Miss Maud Ough, of the Croker Art
School, called upon that young lady on
Wednesday evening at the family resi-
dence, $50 n street. Miss Ough and her
mother leaves the city for long visit 10
relatives in Montana, and the gathering
was of the nature of leave-taking. A
pleasant evening was enjoyed, during
which delightful musical programme
was rendered, followed by refreshments
served by the young ladies of the party
The following were among those present :
Fannie Trefry, Clara Byrne, Teddie Cox,
Lizzie Klebitz, Hattie Billings, Kate
Herzog. Aida Lewis, Mamie Nelson, Mile
King, Nellie Wright, Edna Wright, Carrie
Jordan, Ella Barber, Libbie Smith, Mamie
Waterhouse, Nora Bessy, Helen Tower,
Will Lyon, John Slater, Jr., Wallace
Nichols, f. r. Many, E. Fesreau, ]. P
Kennedy, Sam Williams, Dave Hall, Mill
ard Wilmington Joe Gray, Jr.. Burt Will
Jams, James W. Pearson, Fred. Morgan,
Chas. Brockway, Mr.. Condor, George Nor
gan, Frank Morgan.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-05-20
What the People of San Jose Have to Say
About Dixon's Remedy for Cstarrh. Hay
Fever and Catarrhal Deafness.
From San Jose Mercury, May 6th

From San Jose Mercury, May 9th.
Mr. Dixon's last visit. Wonderful sue
cess and results that have been pronounced
miraculous. Mr.. \, H. Dixon. of Toronto,
Canada, who has been treating catarrh, hay
fever and catarrhal deafness in San Jose
with such wonderful success for the past
three months. that the results of his treat
ment have been pronounced miraculous,
will visit San Jose for the last time on Sat
urday, May 14th, where he will be found as
usual at the Auzerais House. Mr.. Dixon
will leave many friends behind him, who
will be sorry to see him go and more than
pleased when he returns, as he intends to
to do next winter. 1t is seldom, indeed,
that we are able to accord such a full in
dorsement 10 anything as We are able TO
give Mr.. Dixon's remedies for catarrhal
troubles, and many prominent citizens of
San Jose and vicinity are ready and will
ing to vouch for their genuineness, among
whom are Messrs. S. S. Broughton, E. L.
Dawson, n. L. Woodrow, ]. NJ. Flemming,
Charles Hellieson, Fred. Goodrich. George
Schloss, J. G. Briggs, C. NJ. Shortridge etc
We advise sufferers to see Mr.. Dixon at the
Auzerais House on Saturday, May 14th,
and get permanently cured of this disgust
ing disease.
Mr.. Dixon can be seen every Thursday
at Golden Eagle, Sacramento, for few
weeks only.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-05-20
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE,
EASTERN FREIGHT RATES.
Relative to the Tariff on Fruit Going East
-West-bound Merchandise,

tseia1Ve 10 the IarlH on FRUIT Going East
-West-bound Merchandise.
Freight Agent j. A. Forbes, of the South
ern Pacific Company, received from head
quarters in San Francisco yesterday infor-
NATION that the following would probably
be the rates of freight charged on east
bound fruit during the coming season:
From Sacramento to Missouri river
freight, 81 TO- passenger train, So TO-
Freight train to Chicago, 81 25; passenger
train, 81 so per one hundred pounds. Pas
senger train to New York or Buffalo, So 121
per 100 pounds, chargeable on ten tons or
less. IN addition to the above rates there
will probably be special service rate
chargeable on ten cars or less of 81 ,275, from
Sacramento to the Missouri river, for this
extra special service, in addition to freight
train rates; and charge of 81, 500 to Chi
cago for extra special service in addition TO
treight-train rates. Freight-train charges
can be prepaid or guaranteed, but charges
Tor special service will have to be prepaid,
because t is an amount paid in considera-
ton for the high rate of speed given. Spe-
cal train service is given to shippers who
can give ten cars or more, the company to
be the Judge if they can take more. From
rult-producing points on the system TO
Sacramento there will be no local charges.
The company will perform that service free.
But If the fruit originates at points on roads
ike the Sacramento and Placerville. Cali
lOrnla Northern or Naca Valley and Clear
Lake, these roads will have their local
charges up to the point where they connect
with the Southern.
Among the most important changes
made N the west-bound tariff on merchan-
disc is on the item of coal-oil, formerly TAX
ing rate of IS cents per 100 from Chicago
TO this city, 50 cents from st. Louis, and IS
cents from the Missouri river. The new
rate given is on carload lots, per 100
pounds, as follows: From Chicago, 6S
cents; from st. Louis, 65 cents, and from
the Missouri river, 90 cents, which is a con-
siderable reduction, the rates icing lower
than the contract rates made by the Trans
continental Association to the Standard Oil
Company. On white lead, which is also
heavy item of freight. She following new
rates have been made: From Chicago, IS
cents per 100; st. Louis, 60 cents; Missouri
river. 90 cents. Iinseed oil is rated at 6S
cents from Chicago, 65 cents from st. Louis
and 80 cents from the Missouri river. The
West-bound traffic has been changed to
read Horse powers, etc, carloads, 81 40 per
100 from Chicago; meal, corn or oats, 81 60
and sugar, carloads, 81 20, instead of 81 %
from the same points.
New east bound rates are as follows. and
20 into effect at once